How learning and growing can help us find satisfaction and fulfilment

Karen lacked satisfaction and fulfilment in her job. She was enduring the grind of non-stop meetings and 24/7 digital connection. If something did not give, she risked burning out. She told herself she did not have what it takes to be a leader. But it disappointed her to accept less than what she knew she … Read more

Take your attention off yourself; it is a valuable practice

In my early career, I lived in mortal dread of giving a formal presentation. If my nervousness got the better of me, I could make a fool of myself, I thought. And then the worst happened. I was in the middle of a talk when I went blank. I forgot what I had said before … Read more

How having a sense of purpose is key to a positive culture

Leaders say maintaining a positive culture is their highest priority with working from home or in a hybrid model. That is the key finding from my poll about the main challenge leaders face at the moment. Creating a positive culture is not just a feel-good thing, though. Research suggests employee wellbeing is linked with a positive … Read more

How do you spend your time when you are working from home?

A common refrain, especially from those of us working from home in lockdown, is how fast the time flies. Days blur into weeks and months. The end of the year is fast approaching. Or maybe the time drags for you based at home or working in a hybrid model. It is like Groundhog Day, where … Read more

Why leaders who maintain a positive culture get the best results

Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s survey about how hybrid working is affecting leaders. I asked, what is the main challenge leaders face with a working from home/hybrid model? The results from my newsletter survey and an identical poll I conducted on LinkedIn (in percentages) are: Maintaining a positive culture 43% Supporting … Read more